Secondary School Teacher

Wanted! Experienced Secondary School Teacher looking for a new direction in 2022

MPS £25,969 - £37,330 (Using the trusts higher than national payscales) + SEN allowance (£2313).

About the role

Our mission is simple. To provide life-changing experiences for our pupils that equate to outstanding educational provision. Can you become part of our team? Brandles School is a dynamic, exciting and progressive secondary special school with an innovative and constantly evolving curriculum for boys with social, emotional and mental health related difficulties. We joined Larwood Academy Trust in Feb 2020. We wish to appoint a passionate, dedicated and determined teacher who can build excellent relationships with students, for June 2022 or sooner. 

The role involves teaching a range of subjects, with the potential for a specialism to develop over time. We need someone who: · Has a passion for helping pupils with great challenges, but recognises that when students are presented with suitable support, they can thrive. · A 'can do' attitude and being keen to create hands on learning experiences · Is willing to think in creative ways that help engage leaners All of our pupils have Education Health Care Plans, but thrive in our nurturing and well structured environment. You will need to be resilient and ready for the challenges that we face with our pupils. However, you can be assured that your work will transform lives. We value our staff and being part of a cohesive team is essential for us, as we are a small and friendly school. Class sizes are small, no more than 7 pupils. We are well resourced. Almost all teaching groups have a teacher and teaching assistant to work with pupils. Our constant challenge is to review and alter our practice to ensure the very best outcomes for our pupils. We have a wide range of initiatives in place from bespoke intervention support, counselling, animal assisted therapy to an interactive thematic curriculum which engages and inspires our pupils. All staff are trained in the use of Hertfordshire Steps as a behaviour management system and there are a number of staff incentive programmes that recognise and support our dedicated staff, including: · Varied CPD opportunities that enhance knowledge and skills · Staff well-being scheme and support for further study, · Excellent ICT provision, · Free Medicash membership. This equates to cash back for various routine medical appointments   such as eye tests and dentistry etc. as well as a range of discounts in many shops. Staff can opt   to add family members and children whilst in full time study are included for free. · Our own independent pay scale which is higher than national scales If you are up for the challenge, we would love to hear from you. We need the right person for our school and this role. Your attitude is the key driver, rather than your background and formal qualifications. If you do not have experience of working in special needs, please note that this is not a disadvantage. The initial contract would be for a fixed term, with great potential for a permanent position. Start date as soon as possible, but flexible for the right candidate.. 

Larwood Academy Trust - Vision and Ambition.

Following its inception in Nov 2016, Larwood Academy Trust has set out to create an outstanding educational pathway for pupils with social, emotional and mental health related issues. Any pupil who joins the Trust (at any time) will experience teaching, support, care and experiences that allow them to flourish, and achieve way beyond what previous expectations may have been for them. They can take pride in their membership of such a journey. The Trust recognises the very challenging circumstances that many pupils are in when they arrive and via quality teaching, care and support, we are able to proudly say that we change lives. Our structure is such that we can offer a pathway for special educational needs that can incorporate primary and secondary ages, a range of needs including autism, and a broad spectrum of provision that enables change, and re-engagement with education and success that has never been experienced before. We are able to succeed, where due to a range of issues, other placements have failed. Overall, we aim to be the best type of this provision in the country.

Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact Mrs Beverley Rogers on 01462 896351 to arrange an appointment with Mr Paul Smith, Head Teacher.

Brandles School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and all staff are carefully vetted. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and DBS checks.

• Salary: Agreed on appointment and relative to experience
• Employment type: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed Term Contract initially with potential for a permanent position after 12 months

Closing date: 05/06/2022 17:00:00

Interview date: 13th Jun 2022

Brandles is a secondary day special school for boys experiencing emotional and behavioural difficulties. We are seeking to recruit talented and energetic teachers for positions that hold excellent opportunities for further professional development - we look for the person as much as the subject capability. Staff are sought with experience of working with pupils with social, emotional and mental health related difficulties in a mainstream or special school environment. As an employer we recognise how important it is to value our staff. We achieve this through recognition and rewards, high quality training and substantial discounts on travel, health and fitness, legal and finance, shopping, food and drink, entertainment, technology, motoring, gifts and learning. Brandles is succussfully pioneering Vocational Education opportunities through a well established Work Related Learning Curriculum. This is an exciting time to join an expanding, vanguard school and visits to the school are welcomed.

For more information and to apply online : www.teachinherts.com